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How to get fromSanta Monica to Rancho Mirageby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Rancho Mirage by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Line 3 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 19m
    $186–598

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 19m
    $23–44

  3. Drive 132.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Rancho Miragecar car 132.1 mi
    2h 22m
    $25–35

  4. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 31m
    $47–72

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 32m
    $47–66

  6. Line 20 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    6h 46m
    $54–69

Santa Monica to Rancho Mirage by bus and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Rancho Mirage, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Hwy 111 at Rancho Las Palmas via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 6h 19m.

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